"As the search for offense continues, the Rays are close to a deal to add another piece, veteran right-hander Fernando Rodney, to their bullpen.

Rodney, who turns 35 in March, told an Associated Press reporter in the Dominican Republic last week he has agreed to a one-year contract with the Rays for slightly more than $2 million.

The deal has not been finalized, though it could be today.

Rodney, 34, had 37 saves for the Tigers in 2009, but his performance the past two seasons with the Angels was not as impressive as he went 7-8 with 17 saves total and a 4.32 ERA."